DNA Basics

What is the structure of DNA referred to as?

• square shape

• double helix

• triple helix

• single strand

What are the 3 parts of a nucleotide?

• phosphate, sugar, and nitrogen base

• Phosphate, lipid and hydrogen base

• phosphates and proteins

• hydrogen group, carboxyl group and amino group

What is the function of DNA in cells?

• provide energy for cellular processes

• synthesize proteins

• store and transmit genetic information

• regulate cell division

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is the full form of DNA?

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Deoxyribonucleic Adenosine

• Deoxyribonucleic Atom

• Ribonucleic Acid

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

• adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine

• adenine, thymine, cytosine, uracil

• adenine, uracil, cytosine, guanine

• adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine

What is the complementary base pairing in DNA?

• Adenine (A) pairs with Guanine (G), and Thymine (T) pairs with Cytosine (C)

• Adenine (A) pairs with Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G) pairs with Thymine (T)

• Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T), and Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)

• Adenine (A) pairs with Uracil (U), and Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)

What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

• DNA is the final product of protein synthesis.

• DNA has no role in protein synthesis.

• DNA acts as a catalyst in protein synthesis.

• DNA provides instructions for protein synthesis.

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What is the monomer of DNA?

• amino acids

• nucleotides

• fatty acids and glycerol

• monosaccharides

What macromolecule is DNA?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic acid